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Actinomycotic brain abscess : report of two cases

B S Sharma1, R K Mahajan1, D Panigrahi1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh - 160012, India.

Neurology India
|March 16, 2018
PubMed

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Actinomycotic brain abscesses are rare, accounting for 1% of cases. CT scans showing irregular rim-enhancing lesions can suggest this cause, with bacteriology confirming diagnosis and combined treatment yielding excellent outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Actinomycotic brain abscesses are uncommon, representing 1% of all brain abscesses.
  • Early identification and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and radiological features of actinomycotic brain abscesses.
  • To assess the effectiveness of combined medical and surgical treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 11 years of brain abscess cases.
  • Review of computed tomography (CT) findings, including lesion characteristics.
  • Confirmation of diagnosis through bacteriological studies.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes for patients receiving combined therapy.

Main Results:

  • Actinomycotic brain abscesses accounted for 1% of all brain abscesses over an eleven-year period.
  • Irregular, nodular, thick, or multilocular peripheral rim-enhancing lesions on CT scans were suggestive of actinomycotic etiology.
  • Bacteriological studies confirmed the diagnosis.
  • Combined medical and surgical treatment demonstrated excellent results.

Conclusions:

  • Specific CT findings can aid in the suspicion of actinomycotic brain abscesses.
  • Prompt diagnosis and a combined treatment approach are associated with favorable outcomes.

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